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Pain Exchange

by International Association for the Study of Pain · English · Tech & Science

Pain Exchange is a monthly podcast sponsored by the International Association for the Study of Pain that highlights global innovations in pain research and amplifies the diverse voices of pain science. Designed for researchers, clinicians, and engaged learners, this forum will serve to inform, inspi

New episodes: Monthly
Typical length: 34 min
Latest: 15 Jun 2026
Language: English

Latest episode

15 Jun 2026 · 36 min

What is Painhack? with Marie-Eve Hoeppli and Saül Pascual-Diaz

Oftentimes, pre-conference events offered for large meetings such as the 2026 World Congress on Pain are a series of lectures, provided at an extra cost and not designed for mass audience participation. Our guests for this episode, Marie-Eve Hoeppli and Saül Pascual-Diaz set out to change that with the advent of Painhack, a two-day hackathon-based event that aims to foster interdisciplinary collaborations, bring together diverse perspectives, and push the boundaries of pain research and management. Featuring two separate tracks to participation – Project and Early Career Development – the…

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S1 · E9 · 11 May 2026 · 29 min
Behind the 2026 WCP Scientific Program with Kirsty Bannister
Bringing together more than 5,000 pain professionals, the IASP World Congress on Pain will be held this coming October in the vibrant city of Bangkok, Thailand. The event is the largest gathering of pain professionals in the world, hosting scientists, clinicians, healthcare providers, and advocates across disciplines to discuss the cutting edge of pain science. Ranging from plenary lectures to topical workshops to refresher courses and poster sessions, the event is sure to have something to offer any professional interested in pain. Embarking on the difficult task of compiling a scientific…
S1 · E8 · 13 Apr 2026 · 25 min
Meet the 2026 IASP President-Elect with Mary Cardosa
Every two years, at the World Congress on Pain, IASP welcomes a new organization President, elected by our members. This year, we are excited to welcome in Dr. Mary Sum Cardosa, a consultant pain specialist who has served for more than 30 years in the Ministry of Health in Malaysia, to fill this role. In this episode of Pain Exchange, our host Dr. Renee Chasse speaks with Mary about her many accomplishments in pain management and care, as well as her passion for IASP and her plans for the IASP presidency. The views and opinions expressed by those interviewed are solely their own and do not…
S1 · E7 · 9 Mar 2026 · 51 min
Artificial Intelligence in Pain Management with Joletta Belton and Daniel Buchman
This past year, the availability of artificial intelligence technology within the healthcare industry has increased exponentially, and the field of pain is certainly feeling its effects. In this episode of Pain Exchange, our host Dr. Renee Chasse speaks with bioethicist, Dr. Daniel Buchman, and dedicated patient advocate, Joletta Belton, about various ways artificial intelligence is making an impact on the field of pain research and management, as well as potential pitfalls to look out for while exploring this new technology. The views and opinions expressed by those interviewed are solely…
S1 · E6 · 9 Feb 2026 · 25 min
An Introduction to the 2026 Global Year on Neuropathic Pain with Andrew Rice, Angelika Lampert, and Neil O'Connell
Every year, the International Association for the Study of Pain chooses a particular aspect of pain to bring awareness to, in the form of a Global Year campaign. In 2026, the association's current president, Dr. Andrew Rice, has chosen the field of neuropathic pain. In this episode of Pain Exchange, our host Dr. Renee Chasse speaks with Dr. Rice, as well as Global Year co-chairs, Drs. Angelika Lampert (Germany) and Neil O'Connell (United Kingdom) about the goals of the campaign, provide a general overview of neuropathic pain, and discuss the challenges currently facing the field today. Use…
S1 · E5 · 12 Jan 2026 · 38 min
SIG Spotlight: Pain, Mind, and Movement with Anabela Silva and Felipe Reis
As a global organization serving many different types of pain professionals, IASP strives to help its members build community. IASP Special Interest Groups (SIGs) are networks of members dedicated to specific topics or interests within the study of pain. Through 24 SIGs members share experiences, discussions, and developments that directly impact their practice or research. In this episode of Pain Exchange , our host Dr. Renee Chasse speaks with two of the leaders of IASP's Pain, Mind, and Movement SIG: Drs. Anabela Silva (Portugal) and Felipe Reis (Brazil). In their wide-ranging…
S1 · E4 · 8 Dec 2025 · 34 min
The Future of PAIN – Part 2: Conversations with Jane Ballantyne and Kathleen Sluka
In this episode of Pain Exchange, join our host and IASP's Publications Manager/Editorial Assistant for PAIN, Dr. Renee Chasse, as she speaks with Drs. Jane Ballantyne and Kathleen Sluka, about the past 50 years of pain research in the journal PAIN. From a new article type, to tributes to the past Editors-in-Chief of the journal, and a custom painting from a former Section Editor adorning the cover, the journal is greatly appreciative of the hard work that the Editorial Board has done to elevate the journal to the prestigious position it is in now. The views and opinions expressed by those…
S1 · E3 · 10 Nov 2025 · 23 min
Member Moment: A Conversation with Le Thi Cuc (Daisy)
In this episode of Pain Exchange, our host, Dr. Renee Chasse, is joined by IASP's Manager of Global Programs and Communications, Javier Ubrí, to speak about the organization's current Global Year theme: Pain Management, Education and Research in Low- and Middle-Income Settings. Each year, the organization's Global Year campaign focuses on a special aspect of pain to increase awareness within the pain community and beyond. The 2025 Global Year examines pain management and education beyond low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) to include low-income settings and priority populations such as…
S1 · E2 · 13 Oct 2025 · 29 min
The Future of PAIN: A Conversation with Karen Davis
In this episode of Pain Exchange, our host and IASP's Publications Manager/Editorial Assistant for PAIN , Dr. Renee Chasse, speaks with Dr. Karen Davis, Editor-in-Chief of PAIN , about the 2025 supplemental issue highlighting the 50th Anniversary of the journal. In this commemorative supplement, Karen decided to forgo looking into the past 50 years and, instead, look ahead at the next 50 years of the field, recruiting some of the field's top minds to hear their thoughts on the future of pain research. Listen to this episode to hear more about the supplemental issue, Karen's view on the…
S1 · E1 · 15 Sep 2025 · 39 min
De-Stigmatizing Lipedema: A Conversation with Jonathan Kartt
In observance of #PainAwarenessMonth, this inaugural episode of Pain Exchange follows IASP's Publications Manager, Dr. Renee Chasse, as she speaks with Jonathan Kartt, the CEO of the Lipedema Foundation, about the disease and the Foundation's work in spreading awareness about lipedema. Lipedema is a chronic medical condition, primarily affecting women, characterized by symmetric, often painful, buildup of adipose tissue (fat) in the legs, and sometimes the arms and lower mid-section of the body. Although the condition was first described in the 1940's, many research questions remain…

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Pain Exchange is a English tech & science podcast from International Association for the Study of Pain. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

Publisher: International Association for the Study of Pain
Language: English
Category: Tech & Science
New episodes: Monthly
Typical length: 34 min
Latest episode: 15 Jun 2026
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